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If You Think People Are The Worst These Days, These 40 Wholesome Pics May Change Your Mind

It's tough to stay positive when coronavirus deaths top 10,000 globally and entire nations go on lockdown. And in the midst of the fear and uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, each day seems to bring news that's worse than the day before. However, as in most major disasters, tragedies, and public health threats, there are reasons for a better future.

So, even though it's difficult to be the “it could always be worse” type of person during these difficult times, let's try. After all, what other options do we have? Bored Panda has compiled a list of good news about COVID-19 to complement the ones we already have, so scroll down and check 'em out!

It's worth mentioning that most people with COVID-19 recover. Current estimates suggest that 99% of people infected will beat it. Some people even don't experience any of the symptoms at all. Yes, thousands have died, but the overall death rate is about 1% (or perhaps even lower), far less than MERS (about 34%), SARS (about 11%), or Ebola (90%), though a lot higher than the average seasonal flu (0.1%). Condolences to all the lives lost to this illness, and we should expect many more cases, but if we were to isolate the fatality rates, it could be far worse.

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Also, scientists have found out how the novel coronavirus breaks into human cells. This will significantly help to develop treatments. It began when researchers revealed the first picture of how the novel coronavirus binds with human respiratory cells to produce more viruses. The scientists in China then solidified the images all the way down to the level of the atoms at the binding points. With this news, understanding how the virus enters cells will significantly aid researchers in finding drugs and vaccines to fight the virus.

Not Often Do We See People This Young And Mature. Bravo Edmidgley, We Are Sorry You Had To Step Down

Next, humanity's response to future pandemics should improve. "The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed shortcomings in healthcare systems throughout the world that provide an opportunity to improve them," Robert H. Shmerling, MD, wrote in the Harvard Health Blog. "For example, a faster global response, better and quicker distribution of testing kits, and more coordinated and coherent public messaging should be expected the next time around. (No guarantees, of course.)"

The new coronavirus epidemic is a huge problem that's probably only gonna get bigger in the following weeks and months. For those who are infected and those trying to avoid infection, these are definitely tough times. But, as Shmerling put it, "Amid all the doom and gloom, there are some positive stories, positive messages and reasons to remain hopeful."

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Yup, similar story here, my landlord, whom I've rented the appartment for 5+ years, called me and told me that if I'm struggling with money, I don't need to pay the rent for the time being if things at work get bad.

A 98 Year Old Patient Recovered From Coronavirus In China

It's not propaganda, the elderly are more susceptible to corona, like they are with influenza, and many other illnesses. It doesn't mean that some won't survive this pandemic. Just like some of the younger victims will sadly die from this.

Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 235 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

Denis is a photo editor at Bored Panda. After getting his bachelor's degree in Multimedia and Computer Design, he tried to succeed in digital design, advertising, and branding.Also, Denis really enjoys sports and loves everything related to board sports and water.

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Global warming, war (there still is som, and any amoubt of war is bad except none), governments who dont care about the people, highest education doesn't seem to be doing very much. Look at America, they put a giant toddler in the most important job in the country, and who put him there... the people who went out and voted! It's just my personal opinion but the earth is not AWESOME, it's sh**, and why? Because of humanity. Rant over.

Wow people are truly pathetic. I don't get why people who point out facts get so much hate. Please, anybody who's angry at me, post something, ANYTHING that shows me that a single one of the things I said is wrong instead of just pouting and downvoting. If I'm wrong, then prove it. Only the leftists could possibly have so much hate in their hearts that admitting the world is great (empirically so) would get hated on. I feel bad of you all and hope you learn to see the light. And if you think the world is shit, So_Long, then it's because of hateful people like you.

the only reasons why i downvoting ppl cause there just saying stupid stuff that are making ppl feel down or there hating on other ppl so cant u just stop making it sound like everyone is always hating on ppl

Global warming, war (there still is som, and any amoubt of war is bad except none), governments who dont care about the people, highest education doesn't seem to be doing very much. Look at America, they put a giant toddler in the most important job in the country, and who put him there... the people who went out and voted! It's just my personal opinion but the earth is not AWESOME, it's sh**, and why? Because of humanity. Rant over.